Product Differentiation and Market Segmentation as Alternative Marketing Strategies Author(s): Wendell R. Smith Source: Journal of Marketing‚ Vol. 21‚ No. 1 (Jul.‚ 1956)‚ pp. 3-8 Published by: American Marketing Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1247695 . Accessed: 24/04/2013 13:20 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service
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evolved and continues to evolve through the process of market segmentation. The more the hospitality industry comprehends the discerning taste and preference of the guest population‚ the further the market becomes segmented as a result. The need for market segmentation is more prominent in the hospitality industry now because of the rapid changes in customer needs and the vast amount of product offerings. One facet of market segmentation in the hotel industry is the unique consumer segment. The idea
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The market segmentation; targeting and position play an important role in this company. This essay will use the market segmentation to analyze this company. A segment is a group among the groups which have resulted after subdividing the total market. Market segmentation is subdividing of the market into those groups which can be attacked by specific marketing strategy. It include grouping of customers according to their common needs and wants. The objective of market segmentation is to select
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Market segmentation- is the process in marketing of dividing a market into distinct subsets (segments) that behave in the same way or have similar needs. Because each segment is fairly homogeneous in their needs and attitudes‚ they are likely to respond similarly to a given marketing strategy. That is‚ they are likely to have similar feeling and ideas about a marketing mix comprised of a given product or service‚ sold at a given price‚ distributed in a certain way‚ and promoted in a certain way.
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1. Starbucks laid down its Market Segmentation in the following ways: a. Geographic Segmentation: Starbucks primarily laid down its segmentation in order to spread its outlets around various parts around America. It was not only targeting to settle its bases all over the country‚ but basically planning to be easily accessible‚ which is why it was also placed enormously in the same zone. b. Demographic Segmentation: Age= 24- 44 yrs. Gender= Predominantly Female Income= Comparatively
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Marketing segmentation Market segmentation is the process of dividing the market into dissimilar‚ distinctive groups of people who have similar needs to be satisfied‚ alike wants and behavior‚ or might want some products and services. Markets can be divided depending on a number of wide –ranging criteria. They are: geographic (region‚ county‚ climate etc.)‚ demographic (age‚ gender‚ family size‚ religion) psychographic (personality‚ life style‚ attitude etc.) behavioral (benefit sought‚ brand loyalty
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Promotion…………………………………………………………………..5 2.0 Segmentation Theory…………………………………………………...………………….6 2.1 Defining and Explaining Segmentation……...……………………..…………..........6 2.2 Explaining Three Benefits of Mercedes-Benz Brand from using Segmentation ……7 3.0 Target Market Identification……………………………………………………………...7 3.1 Geographic Segmentation…………………………………………………………...7 3.2 Demographic Segmentation………………………………………...……………….8 3.3 Psychographic Segmentation………………………………..………………………8 3.4 Behavioral Segmentation……………………………………...…………………
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TARGET Market segmentation is the division of the total market into relatively homogeneous‚ but distinct segments. It is used to identify target audiences and strengthen a campaign ’s effectiveness in reaching selected segments. Segments usually respond to campaign elements differently and different techniques are required to reach and motivate various segments. We will discuss Market Segments and Targets‚ and we will know: What are the different levels of market segmentation? How can a
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Consumer Behavior: Market Segmentation Contents Introduction 1 Concepts of Market segmentation 1 Case of a jewelry company 3 Conclusion 7 Reference 8 Introduction Market segmentation‚ as a crucial step of marketing‚ is not what you do to a product‚ but something you know about your customers. A good knowledge of your customers can enable you to yield twice the result with half the effort. Every consumer is different. Some prefer stylish products‚ while some want cheap and durable
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Market Segmentation in Tourism Every tourist is different. Every tourist feels attracted by different tourist destinations‚ likes to engage in different activities while on vacation‚ makes use of different entertainment facilities and complains about different aspects of their vacation. While all tourists are different‚ some are more similar to each other than others: many people enjoy culture tourism‚ many tourists like to ski during their winter holiday and many tourists require entertainment
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